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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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